Experienced Primary SEN Lead Teacher


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£32,916 - £51,048
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	GL11 4AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Location: Gloucestershire

Start Date: September

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 plus SEND Allowance of £2,787 - £5,497

Are you an experienced Primary SEN Lead Teacher with a passion for helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential?

Do you have strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and experience supporting pupils with ASC?

Are you looking for an exciting leadership opportunity within a specialist SEND school where you can make a lasting impact?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Gloucestershire that provides a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment for children with a range of complex learning needs. The school is committed to delivering a personalised curriculum that enables every pupil to develop academically, socially and emotionally while fostering confidence, independence and a love of learning.

We are looking to appoint an Experienced Primary SEN Lead Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis from September. The successful Experienced Primary SEN Lead Teacher will lead teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils with ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) and a range of additional learning needs, while promoting high standards of teaching, learning, inclusion and pupil wellbeing across the school.

The successful Experienced Primary SEN Lead Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Proven experience teaching within a Primary or specialist SEND setting is essential.

• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.

• Experience supporting pupils with ASC and additional learning needs.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• A resilient, adaptable and nurturing approach to teaching and learning.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary on the Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS).

• SEND Allowance of £2,787 - £5,497.

• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training.

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for career progression within a specialist setting.

If you are interested in this Experienced Primary SEN Lead Teacher position, then click

APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email:

dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com

Contact Number: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.